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Historic Town Centre One Bedroom Apartment

The apartment (60 square metre/600 sq feet) is comprised of recently remodeled suite of rooms, with a private outdoor patio, in a 15th century medieval building. The suite is located within the remnants of the ancient walls of the medieval town centre.

We have made every effort to maintain the antiquity of this charming one bedroom unit during renovation. In the same complex we also have a studio apartment on the ground floor for rent, please ask us for further information about our other three two bedrooms apartments. Modern bathroom, kitchen and living room make the unit an ideal place to relax while exploring the region. The apartment is rented on either a weekly basis or for a two night minimum stay.

While staying with us you will be a short walk to several bakeries, butcher shops, bars, restaurants and other amenities all within the medieval town centre. In addition to wine tasting and sightseeing you can spend your days walking or cycling the many trails in the area the best of which run along the Canal Lateral à La Loire. There is also the opportunity to travel down the Loire by kayak or canoe.

La Charité-sur-Loire is an hour and 45 minutes south of Paris. The owners live a two minute walk from the unit and are always on hand to answer any of your questions or if you need help with your French. Please see our website for more information of activities in the area.

Owner

Byron and Kelly Harker

Member Since 2008

Speaks:

english, french

Calendar last updated:

Nov 19, 2018

About Byron and Kelly Harker

Hello, we are Byron and Kelly Harker from Vancouver on the West Coast of Canada. We have had the opportunity to travel widely over the years, and have always enjoyed returning to France. In 2003 we decided to sell our home in Vancouver and move to France. We discovered the delightful town of La Charité-sur-Loire in Burgundy and immediately fell in love with the town and the area. In 2004 we opened the first of our vacation rentals and currently have five such rentals in the centre of this medieval town. We enjoy the many festivals in town and the area throughout the year. We are close enough to Paris to 'pop up' for the day. We enjoy sharing our love of the area with our guests from all over the world.

Byron and Kelly Harker purchased this Apartment in 2003

What makes this Apartment unique

La Charité-sur-Loire is south of the rain and north of the heat and as a result has very enjoyable weather. Our vacation rentals are in the centre of town and you are able to walk out your front door and enjoy the many bakeries, cafes, restaurants and boutiques. The Loire River is two blocks away and it has lovely beaches and walking paths along the riverbank. There is canoeing and kayaking on the river. We are close the wine areas of Sancerre and Pouilly-sur-Loire where you can meet the wine makers and enjoy tasting their wonderful wines. The castles of the Loire Valley are a two hour drive from us and make an enjoyable day trip. La Charité-sur-Loire is becoming an art, book and music cultural centre and as such there are many festivals throughout the year.

Bathrooms

Location Type

Centre of the old town, steps away from wonderful bakeries, cafes, restaurants and boutiques.

Village

Centre of the old town, steps away from wonderful bakeries, cafes, restaurants and boutiques.

Meals

Guests provide their own meals

General

Heating

Electric heat.

Linens Provided

All bed linens and towels are changed weekly for rentals of one week or more. Heated towel rack in bathroom.

Washing Machine

Parking

Internet

Towels Provided

All towels are provided and changed weekly for stays of one week or longer.

Wireless Internet

Iron & Board

Hair Dryer

Living Room

Sofa bed that seats two people and two comfortable arm chairs.

Kitchen

Cooking Utensils

Dishwasher

Stove

Oven

Microwave

Refrigerator

Coffee Maker

Toaster

Pantry Items

Salt and pepper

Dishes & Utensils

Kitchen

Dining

Dining Area

Dining

A child's highchair is provided on a first come first serve basis.

comfy seating for 4 people

Entertainment

Television

Satellite / Cable

CNN, BBC News, plus many other languages

DVD Player

French and English DVDs

Books

A variety of English books.

Games

Outside

Balcony

A table and four chairs are provided on the private patio.

Bicycles

We have 4 bicycles with helmets available for 15 euro a day each, on a first come first serve basis.

Suitability

wheelchair inaccessible

Long-term Renters Welcome

Notes

Centre of town, steps away from amenities such as wonderful bakeries, cafes, restaurants and boutiques. Parking nearby.
There is a telephone booth in the town square a three minute walk away.

House Rules

Check-in: 4:00 PM

Check-out: 10:00 AM

Cancellation Policy

100% refund if canceled at least 60 days before arrival date. 50% refund if canceled at least 30 days before arrival date.

36 Reviews

Wonderful4.9/5

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La Charite is loaded with history and French charm.

4/5

Stayed Oct 2017

Ron and Elaine S.Lawence, Kansas

The property and the city were authentically French. we had trouble finding restaurants and ended up often buying semi-prepared meals from the grocery and eating in. Byron's walking tour of the town was very interesting and gave us a better appreciation for the local history. Over all, a memorable experience.

Submitted Nov 5, 2017

Owner's Response:

We are happy you enjoyed your stay in La Charité-sur-Loire and Byron's walking tour. In France in the small towns and villages restaurants are typically closed Sunday evenings, all day Monday and sometimes on public holidays. We are always available to give restaurant recommendations or opening times. We hope to see you here again.

Excellent location, very comfortable and owners could not have been more helpful.

5/5

Stayed Oct 2017

A G.

Well located in historic centre of this lovely town. Very comfortable and with parking outside on the street. Easy to walk into the town and to reach the river Loire where there are long walks along the banks. Also easy to access the motorway to reach other towns and attractions.

Submitted Oct 30, 2017

Owner's Response:

We are happy you enjoyed your stay in our Meneau Suite. It was a pleasure to meet both of you. We hope to see you here again soon!

perfect accommodation in a perfect old French town

5/5

Stayed Oct 2017

bernhard z.

The accommodation, facilities and location were first class. A lot of money has been well spent on refurbishing this fabulously old house.

The guided tour by Byron was outstanding. He has some great in-depth knowledge of his town.

Will definitely stay here if we ever return (maybe in 2-3 years).

Submitted Oct 25, 2017

Owner's Response:

We are happy you enjoyed your stay in our Meneau Suite. It was a pleasure to meet both of you. We hope to see you here again soon!

Wonderful stay!! Kelly and Byron are fantastic hosts!

5/5

Stayed Jul 2017

Vivian T.

The Meneau suite has everything! It's a home away from home and very comfortable. Byron and Kelly go out of their way to ensure that your stay is perfect. They are gracious and thoughtful. I would recommend to anyone to spend some time in La Charite Sur Loire.

Submitted Aug 4, 2017

Owner's Response:

We are delighted you enjoyed your stay in our Meneau Suite. We hope to see you both here again soon!

Wow! A perfect place to see a lovely part of France

5/5

Stayed Jun 2017

Leslie J.

We could not have been more thrilled with the amazing restored apartment that we stayed at in Charite-Sur-Loire, a really lovely and special place in France. Our entranceway was a turret!!! How cool is that! And, despite the age of the building, it has been lovingly restored, so it has all the amenities of a modern home--dishwasher, washing machine, heated towel racks, etc. in a building that has been around for centuries and has kept its character. Kelly and Byron are fabulous hosts, willing to answer any questions and may even give a tour of the town. And, they speak English, being Canadians, which is helpful. We highly recommend this!

Submitted Jun 14, 2017

Owner's Response:

We are delighted you enjoyed your stay in our Meneau Suite. It was a pleasure to meet both of you. We hope to see you here again soon!

Well restored character "gite" in delightful town

5/5

Stayed Oct 2016

Maureen L.

The Meneau suite was charming and being up a winding staircase in an old tower, up to the second floor meant it had lots of light in a tightly packed older section of La Charite. We particularly enjoyed the warm October sunshine on the wee terrace; a delightful place to poignantly reflect upon the end of summer's sunshine and the coming of shorter days.

We thoroughly enjoyed visiting with friends in a neighbouring gite and exploring the mellow countryside in full grape-harvest action🍷😀

Many thanks Kelly and Byron for planting Canadian hearts in the soul of France🇨🇦🇫🇷

Maureen and James, Vancouver, Canada

Submitted Oct 7, 2016

Owner's Response:

We are delighted you enjoyed your stay in our Meneau Suite. It was a pleasure to meet both of you. We hope we see you here again soon!

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La Charité-sur-Loire, France

Wine tasting, châteaux (castles), we have four bicycles for rent for our guests for 15€ per day each including helmets.

Rates & Availability

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Rates are subject to change until the reservation is confirmed.
Check-in is from 4pm to 6pm. No late check-in accepted after 10pm.